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Another question for the day about sleeping habits?

My 2 month has started sleeping quite a lot during the day - actually I should say I've noticed she's sleeping a lot during the day when most things I've read say they should be sleeping less now.
Is this ok?

She has 6-8 wet diapers a day etc etc and feeds well albeit I still don't see how she's getting enough she feeds like a little bird - just nibbles away but obviously she's getting enough.

She just seems to sleep an awful amount - and falls asleep on the boob as well - should I be trying to keep her more awake between feeds or is this ok?

Re: Another question for the day about sleeping habits?

Hey Mommy2 not interfering at all with night, I mean she wakes up every 3 hours for a feed but I have small boobs so I was told she'd feed more as they can't 'store' as much milk - so I don't mind waking up to feed her - she has an awake time that starts at 6pm on the dot - she'll be awake from 6 to 10 - but other wise she sleeps, eats, sleeps eat etc etc.... I just (for me) want her more alert on the boob for feeding as I feel she falls asleep to quickly!

Re: Another question for the day about sleeping habits?

Originally Posted by @llli*tanpixie

I have small boobs so I was told she'd feed more as they can't 'store' as much milk

That's not true. I have very small breasts and I was able to nurse my baby and then pump 8-10 ounces immediately after. That was not a good thing, but it illustrates that small breasts can produce copious amounts of milk.

I just (for me) want her more alert on the boob for feeding as I feel she falls asleep to quickly!

Re: Another question for the day about sleeping habits?

wow thats amazing!
I cant even get 1oz after I feed her, although I have a terrible pump but still!
I know people say over supply is bad but it seems great to me!
I don't have it mind you....which makes me think of another question!

Re: Another question for the day about sleeping habits?

It's absolutely awful. Painful engorgement. Plugged ducts to the point that you feel like you've been punched in the breasts repeatedly every day. Potential mastitis if you don't get those plugs out. A baby who screams and screams and screams at the breast because the spray is like a fire hose. Biting down on the nipple to slow the flow causing cracking and severe pain. Horrible screaming gas pains and spit up covering every surface in the entire house. There is absolutely nothing great about it. The best thing that ever happened to me was getting rid of the oversupply.